Ahijah אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ
Levite in charge of the treasuries of the temple
Who is Ahijah in the Bible?
Ahijah was a Levite appointed during King David's reign to oversee the treasuries of the house of God, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 26:20. As a member of the priestly tribe of Levi, he held a position of trust and responsibility within the temple's administrative structure. His role involved managing the dedicated gifts and offerings that the people brought to God's house, ensuring their proper care and safekeeping. Though mentioned only briefly in Scripture, Ahijah's position reflects the important administrative responsibilities the Levites carried out in maintaining the temple's operations and protecting the sacred treasures dedicated to God's service.
Biography
Ahijah is mentioned briefly in the context of the organization of the Levites during the reign of King David. He was a Levite appointed to oversee the treasuries of the house of God. The Levites were responsible for various duties related to the tabernacle and, later, the temple. These duties included managing the treasuries, which contained the dedicated gifts and offerings brought by the people. Ahijah's specific role was to ensure the proper care and administration of these treasuries.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 26:20
"Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲחִיָּ֫הוּ |